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1 The CHURCH of the COVENANT THE WORSHIP OF GOD SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 10:00 AM ORDER OF WORSHIP *All who are able are invited to stand. THE MCGAFFIN CARILLON GEORGE LEGGIERO PRELUDE Organ Sonata No. 3 in d minor, BWV 527 JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Andante - Adagio e dolce Vivace Jennifer McPherson WELCOME THE REV. AMY STARR REDWINE STATEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY JIM TOMASZEWSKI Outreach and Social Justice * CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY ` INTROIT Non nobis, Domine ANONYMOUS The Covenant Choir Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed nomini tuo da gloriam. Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy Name give the praise. - Psalm 115

2 *CALL TO WORSHIP THE REV. EILEEN F. VIZCAINO One: The heavens are telling the glory of God - All: and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard - yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O God, Our rock and Our redeemer. * HYMN 487 When Morning Gilds the Skies LAUDES DOMINI * CALL TO CONFESSION SARAH STARR REDWINE * CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION Dear Jesus, we come to you today as empty water pots wanting to be filled with your blessings so we can give to others, but we know that sometimes we are selfish with what you give us. Forgive us, Lord, for not always having the eyes to see you, the ears to hear you, the heart to follow you, or the voice to speak of your love and forgiveness. We ask you to change us to be more like you, and to help us use the gifts you have given to us in order to help others. Now, as we offer grace to ourselves and others, will you forgive us as we silently pray. * PRIVATE CONFESSION OF SIN (in silence) * DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS One: All: Hear the Good News! If we confess our sin, God is faithful and just, forgiving and transforming our lives. Friends, believe the good news. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. * GLORIA PATRI HYMN 579 Glory be to the Father** and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. **or Maker PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST LESSON 1 CORINTHIANS 12: 4 11

3 ANTHEM Teach me, O Lord WILLIAM BYRD The Covenant Choir Cicely Schonberg, soprano Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes: and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law: yea, I shall keep it with my whole heart. Make me to go in the path of thy commandments: for therein is my desire. Incline my heart unto thy testimonies: and not to covetousness. O turn away mine eyes, lest they behold vanity: and quicken thou me in thy way. O stablish thy word in thy servant: that I may fear thee. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning is now and every shall be, world without end. Amen. Psalm 119 TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES FOOD COLLECTION Mindy Stewart PARTING RESPONSE All are invited to sing as the children and youth depart for Sunday School. SECOND LESSON JOHN 2:1 11 One: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. SERMON Gifts and Gifts THE REV. MELANIE MARSH BAUM * HYMN 125 Come, Holy Spirit, Our Souls Inspire VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS JOYS AND CONCERNS IN OUR CHURCH FAMILY AMY STARR REDWINE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING, INTERCESSION, AND PETITION THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever.

4 CONGREGATIONAL AMEN All are invited to sing. MCNEIL ROBINSON INVITATION TO THE OFFERING OFFERTORY Cantate Domino GIUSEPPE PITONI The Covenant Choir Cantate Domino canticum novum; laus ejus in ecclesia sanctorum. Sing ye to the Lord a new song: let his praise be in the church of the saints. Laetetur Israël in eo qui fecit eum, et filii Sion exsultent in rege suo. Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: and let the children of Zion be joyful in their king. Psalm 149 * DOXOLOGY OLD HUNDREDTH HYMN 591 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.* Amen. *or Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost * PRAYER OF DEDICATION * HYMN 67 Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning MORNING STAR * BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Toccata in C MATTHIAS WECKMANN Jonathan Moyer, organ THE MCGAFFIN CARILLON For some worshipers, the postlude serves as music to accompany their going out into the world; others prefer to remain seated to listen. Please be mindful of these different needs as you depart. Thank you! 4

5 JANUARY 24, 2016 WORSHIP, 10:00 (food collection) SUNDAY SCHOOL, 10:15 COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP, Reception Room, 11:00 STUDENT BRUNCH, Narthex, 11:00 ADULT EDUCATION FORUM, Beckwith Hall, 11:30 4TH THROUGH 7TH GRADERS; Living Room, 11:30 WELCOME WE WELCOME ALL WHO HAVE COME TO WORSHIP at the Church of the Covenant. If you are interested in exploring additional opportunities or inquiring about church membership, please contact Amy Starr Redwine at or Melanie Marsh Baum at MUSIC NOTES: Our music this Sunday sings forth from the rear gallery of the sanctuary, featuring baroque works from German, English, and Italian sources. The introit Non nobis, Domine was for many years attributed to William Byrd, but new scholarship points the authorship to the Dutch composer Philip van Wilder (c ). William Byrd's remarkable career spanned the tumultuous 16th century in England where Protestant and Roman Catholic allegiances were in constant fluctuation. Through it all, Byrd produced some of the most numerous and highly refined compositions of the renaissance. His anthem, Teach me O Lord, alternates soloist and choir between verses of Psalm 119. The offertory Cantate Domino is one of the most popular anthems of the Italian baroque composer Giuseppe Pitoni ( ). Both the organ prelude and organ postlude come from German contemporaries of Pitoni, Johann Sebastian Bach ( ) from Leipzig and Matthias Weckmann ( ) from Hamburg. OUR STUDENT LAY WORSHIP LEADER is Sarah Starr Redwine, who is the eldest of three kids to Amy and Derek Starr Redwine. Sarah is in the 4th grade at Urban Oak School in Cleveland Heights, and participates in the 4th through 7th grade group at Church of the Covenant when she's not involved in activities at Fairmount Presbyterian Church. Her hobbies include reading and drawing. If you would like to become a lay worship leader, please contact Gale Bromelmeier at or at galebrom@aol.com. TODAY THE CHILDREN COLLECT FOOD for the Covenant Food Pantry. The Pantry is open the last Wednesday and Friday morning each month as well as for emergencies that might arise during the month. Financial donations are also welcome. FOLLOWING A TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES, the children leave for Sunday School to begin their studies for Youth Sunday. The crèche is open for infants through pre-kindergarten from 9:30am to 12:30pm. FLOWERS IN THE CHANCEL TODAY are presented to the glory of God and by Mary Anne Bromelmeier s family in memory of Jim and Julia Fiorenzo, whose birthdays are January 22 and 25; by Barbara Davidson in memory of her father, John, whose birthday is January 27; and by Marilyn Demeter, in memory of her husband, Thomas, whose birthday is January 28.

6 USHERS TODAY are Martha Goble, Bob Ault, Bob Jefferies, Keith Kallay, and Jim Prince. Greeters are Susan and Arnie Dahm. STEPHEN MINISTERS are church members trained to support individuals who are facing difficulties and would like a caring Christian presence during this struggle. If you would like someone to pray or talk with, you are invited to visit with a Stephen Minister in Christ Chapel following worship today. JANUARY 2016 ADULT EDUCATION FORUM SERIES, 11:30AM, BECKWITH HALL TODAY FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT REFUGEES IN OUR AREA. Christ spent the early years of his life as a refugee, fleeing the threat of genocide in his home country. Today, people around the world flee their homes in search of safety, economic security, and refuge from oppression; many resettle here in our community. THE SATURDAY TUTORING PROGRAM Its Committed Staff, Its 25 Year History, Its Future SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 11:30AM, BECKWITH HALL Get a glimpse of a typical tutoring session, interact with the core leadership team, and help to plan the program's future. Conversations will be led by Louise Steele, Program Director Linda Wilson, Corttrell Kinney, Brittney Terrell, and Antoinette Hillian. A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING has been set by Session for Sunday, February 7, following worship, for the purpose of electing new officers and approving changes to pastor terms of call. OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS SCHEDULED THE WEEK OF JANUARY 25 MONDAY: Presbytery of the Western Reserve meeting, St. Andrew s Church, 6:00 TUESDAY: Cache, 10:00; Tuesday Noon Bible Study, 12:00 WEDNESDAY: Covenant Food Pantry, 10:00; Daniel E. Morgan tutoring (2:00 off site); Twelve Steps to Freedom (AA) THURSDAY: Cache, 10:00; Handbell Choir, 6:30; Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 FRIDAY: CEIRS Board, 8:30; Covenant Food Pantry, 10:00 SATURDAY: Saturday Tutoring, 10:00 All committee meetings except Personnel are open. See Covenant s interactive calendar at CovenantWeb.org for details. (Call Willie Howard at [whoward@covenantweb.org, to schedule or change a meeting.) JANUARY 31, 2016 WORSHIP, 10:00 SUNDAY SCHOOL IN YOST CHAPEL, 10:15 COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP, Reception Room, 11:00 SNACKS FOR STUDENTS, Narthex, 11:00 ADULT EDUCATION FORUM, Beckwith Hall, 11:30

7 THEOLOGY ON TAP, THURSDAYS, 5 7PM, HAPPY EUCLID TAVERN- BEGINS FEBRUARY 4 Join Melanie Marsh Baum for Theology on Tap a new discussion group on God, faith, and modern life. Adults age 21 and up are welcome to join in the conversation at Happy Euclid Tavern just down the street Thursdays from 5 7pm. Bring your questions, your ideas, and a spirit of openness, as we share a drink or two and explore the provocative and wild questions of our Christian journey. Come and go as you are able. IN THE COVENANT FAMILY WE KEEP IN OUR PRAYERS Glenn Anderson, Sr., Anne Brown, Akeya Clark (niece of Marie Jones), Lise Genson (mother of Loren Genson), Fritz Haiss, Joseph Knoth, Susan Nyberg, Ed Pembroke, Jonyrma Singleton, Dianne Strawser (mother of Jennifer Lewis), Barbara Thatcher Williams, and Bill and Jean Wittrock. We also pray for Covenant members and friends who are struggling with illness, convalescing, or are homebound; the patients, family, and staff in our surrounding hospitals; those who have placed prayer requests in our Carpenter's Box; and all who are impacted by gun violence. SCC: Student Community at Covenant from first year to "post doc, and alums, this is for YOU! Check SCC on Facebooks and SCC e-news online. Don t receive it? Sign up. Snacks today, or Eileen: efviz@yahoo.com TODAY Meet at the table in the narthex (lobby) to go down to STUDENT BRUNCH, TODAY! Bring a friend(s)! Meet people from the community, too. Get the skinny on SCC semester happenings. FUTURE EVENTS CRAFTS WITH VETS. Watch this space for the date. Need a mid-week boost? BIBLE at 12noon, Tuesdays, with Pastor Amy and community members. Church Library, Level 2. Come when you can, leave when you must. Great to see all the returnees last Sunday, and in the snow, too! Travelling mercies for Mackenzie, off to perform with the Illinois symphony next week. All: Get a FREE dental check-up and help 4 th- year dental students. Contact: cbk49@case.edu

8 MINISTERS All the Members of the Church PASTORAL / PROGRAM STAFF The Reverend Amy Starr Redwine, Pastor, ASRedwine@CovenantWeb.org Ms. Melanie Marsh Baum, Associate Pastor, MBaum@CovenantWeb.org The Reverend Eileen F. Vizcaíno, Chaplain to Students, efviz@yahoo.com Dr. Jonathan W. Moyer, Organist & Director of Music, JMoyer@CovenantWeb.org Ms. Mindy Stewart, Director of Family Ministries, MStewart@CovenantWeb.org Go to CovenantWeb.org, Who We Are to see a complete list of staff and contact information. SESSION The Reverend Amy Starr Redwine, Moderator; Will Klein, Clerk of Session Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Jennifer Conner Erin Baker Tomko Barbara Clint Virginia Kallay Mary Anne Bromelmeier Elizabeth Hagen LaShawna Adams Mitchell David Finkenthal Jim Miller Jim Smekal Mike Heines Ron Neill Cynthia Szafraniec Denise Horstman Shirley Thompson Catherine Jarjisian Jules Tryk Carol Roe Ann Williams Harriet Wadsworth DEACONS Marjorie Heines, Moderator Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Matthew Garrett Renee Boykin Stephanie Finkenthal Marjorie Heines Stephanie Johnson Cheri Keys Elizabeth Holbein Edward Laylin Susan Klein Pat Owen- Keltner Lorna Mierke Cathy Luck Elizabeth Shriver Donna Prease Reaver Nelson Mildred Russin Alex Veenstra Norma Shuskey TRUSTEES Keith Kallay, President - Kathleen Farkas, Secretary - Cynthia Szafraniec, Treasurer Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Theodis Fipps Kathleen Farkas Patty Fowler Peter Shriver Catherine Miller Ron James Robert Baker James Mate Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio P: CovenantWeb.org F: E: Covenant@CovenantWeb.org